Hormones

Overview This page contains the latest trade data of Hormones. In 2022, Hormones were the world's 212th most traded product, with a total trade of $20.9B. Between 2021 and 2022 the exports of Hormones grew by 4.34%, from $20.1B to $20.9B. Trade in Hormones represent 0.088% of total world trade.

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Exports In 2022 the top exporters of Hormones  were Ireland ($7.02B), Switzerland ($2.8B), United States ($2.79B), Denmark ($1.47B), and Belgium ($1.18B).

Imports In 2022 the top importers of Hormones were United States ($6.4B), Austria ($2.81B), Italy ($2.73B), France ($1.79B), and Germany ($1.61B).

Ranking Hormones ranks 172nd in the Product Complexity Index (PCI).

Description Hormones are chemical messengers used to regulate various functions in the body. Prostaglandins, thromboxanes, and leukotrienes are all made from arachidonic acid. Natural prostaglandins are derived from arachidonic acid and are used as hormones in the body. Synthetic prostaglandins are also used as hormones in the body. Derivatives and structural analogues of prostaglandins, thromboxanes, and leukotrienes are also used as hormones in the body.